02-24-2007, 10:20 PM
This particular helmet was described in:
Garbsch, J., (1978), "Römische Paraderüstungen" p.72 , O.57 & Taf.25.4
However, it was not shown with the 'hair net' in this particular publication. While the helmet itself belongs to Robinson's "Cavalry Sports, Type F" the addition of the nair net appears to be a unique feature. There are at least five other helmets known that belong to this group, although with the exception of the one from Pfrondorf (Baden-Württemberg), found in 1868, none are as complete as this one.
Mike Thomas
(Caratacus)
Garbsch, J., (1978), "Römische Paraderüstungen" p.72 , O.57 & Taf.25.4
However, it was not shown with the 'hair net' in this particular publication. While the helmet itself belongs to Robinson's "Cavalry Sports, Type F" the addition of the nair net appears to be a unique feature. There are at least five other helmets known that belong to this group, although with the exception of the one from Pfrondorf (Baden-Württemberg), found in 1868, none are as complete as this one.
Mike Thomas
(Caratacus)
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